When the Constitution and Bill of Rights were drafted and signed into law, laws were created to guarantee citizens certain rights, from freedom of religion to a speedy trial and due process. The Fifth Amendment also gives suspected criminals the right against self-incrimination, which has become the basis of Miranda rights. The Founding Fathers ensured that as America grew and generations passed, these basic human rights would be nearly eternal. They understood that the world today would be very different from the one they lived in and established our laws with that in mind. The application of American laws is far more complex than anyone could have imagined, but the Constitution will always be the “supreme law of the land.” Government agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were established when the need arose. These agencies, along with many others, are responsible for enforcing the law, investigating crimes, and ensuring the freedom of our citizens.